Summary
Rocksteady Studios' rumoredBatmangame may get a PlayStation 6 release, according to a recent job posting at the company. TheArkhamseries is one of the most beloved superhero video game franchises to date, so hopes are high for the next entry, even if the recent spin-offSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguelargely fell flat. Whenever it does come out, Rocksteady’s nextBatmangame could have the advantage of running on next-gen hardware.
A recent job posting led someto believe Rocksteady is working on anotherBatmantitle, as the description mentioned several mechanics and features central to theArkhamseries. While the studio has yet to formally announce such a project, it’s looking increasingly likely that it does have something similar in the works. Another open position fans have spotted pushes these rumors even further by hinting at the possibility of a PS6 release.
Warner Bros. Discovery recently posted a job listing for a Senior Core Engine Programmer at Rocksteady Studios. According to the job description, the Programmer will be working on an unannounced AAA title, and while that doesn’t explicitly say it’s aBatmangame, theArkhamuniverse is the most obvious candidate for such a game. More intriguingly, it also mentions “the next generation of consoles” as part of the title’s target hardware. It won’t be solely next-gen, though, as it also mentions the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the latter of which contradicts a previous rumor thatRocksteady’s nextBatmangame would be a PlayStation exclusive.
Rocksteady Job Listing Suggests Next Batman Game Could Come to Next-Gen Consoles
The PlayStation 6 and next Xbox consoles may take a while to come out, but it’s likely the same story for this Rocksteady game. Hiring has just started, and it hasn’t been long since the studio’s last release, so its next project is likely in its very early stages. Some rumors suggestthe PlayStation 6 could launch by the end of 2027, too, which would not be too long a wait. Even if it takes longer, though, the timeline still works out for this unannounced game, whether it’s aBatmantitle or not, to get a PS6 release, considering how long AAA dev cycles can be.
Rocksteady’s nextBatmangame isn’t the first title to be rumored to come to the PlayStation 6. A different job listing hinted thataHorizonspin-off could skip the PS5to go straight to the PS6. Without any word from Sony on the console, though, it’s unclear if and when any of these games will truly be PS6 titles.
